Ducati 996R User Manual

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Shock absorber adjusters (fig. 18)
The shock absorber has outer adjusters that enable you
to adjust your motorcycle to the load.
The adjuster (1) located on the left side, on the
connection holding the shock absorber to the swingarm,
controls rebound damping.
The adjuster (2) on the shock absorber expansion
reservoir controls compression damping.
Turn the adjusters (1 and 2) clockwise to increase
damping, anticlockwise to reduce it.
STANDARD setting:
turn the adjusters (1 and 2) all the way in (clockwise) then
slacken them 14 clicks.
Two ring nuts (3), located on the top section of the shock
absorber are used to adjust the outer spring preload.
To change spring preload, slacken the upper ring nut.
Then tighten or slacken the lower ring nut to increase
or decrease spring preload as required.
Warning
Use a specific pin wrench only to turn the preload
adjusting nut. Be careful when turning the nut to avoid
hurting your hand hitting motorcycle parts. The pin may
slip out of the nut recess while carrying out such
operation.
The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and
may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled
persons.
fig. 18
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Ducati 996R Specifications

General

Displacement	998 cc
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Torque	105 Nm (77.4 lb-ft) @ 8, 000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Tubular steel trellis
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, L-twin cylinder, Desmodromic DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power	101 kW (136 hp) @ 10, 200 rpm
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Rear Suspension	Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock
Fuel Capacity	17 liters (4.5 gallons)
Bore x Stroke	100 mm x 63.5 mm
Front Suspension	Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fork